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- Days to maturity
- 65–95 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Diamond is an early to mid-season open-pollinated eggplant from Ukraine. Plants of 20 to 25 inches bear dark purple fruit 6 to 9 inches long and 2 to 3 inches wide in clusters of 4 to 6, with glossy skin and firm, white, mild flesh. Being open-pollinated, it lets you save seed that comes true. Start seed indoors 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting into rich, free-draining, slightly acid ground in full sun after the last frost; in hot regions a late-summer planting gives a fall crop. Pick when the skin shines and the fruit yields a little to pressure; dull skin means seedy, bitter flesh.
Diamond traits
- Dark purple fruit 6 to 9 in by 2 to 3 in, in clusters of 4 to 6
- Compact plants 20 to 25 in tall
- Open-pollinated Ukrainian variety, seed-saving friendly
- Early to mid-season
- Firm, mild flesh with little bitterness
Good for
- Grilling and roasting
- Seed saving
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond this page | 65–95 days | — | — |
| Amadeo | About 65 days | — | — |
| Bianca di Imola | 65–75 days | — | — |
| Black Shine | 65–70 days | — | — |
| Chinese White Sword | 65 days | — | — |
| Clara | 65 days | — | — |
| Dancer | 65 days | — | — |
Diamond FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Diamond?
Diamond is an early to mid-season open-pollinated eggplant from Ukraine. Plants of 20 to 25 inches bear dark purple fruit 6 to 9 inches long and 2 to 3 inches wide in clusters of 4 to 6, with glossy skin and firm, white, mild flesh.
How many days to maturity is Diamond?
Diamond is listed at 65–95 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Diamond compare with other eggplant varieties?
Diamond: 65–95 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Amadeo (About 65 days), Bianca di Imola (65–75 days), Black Shine (65–70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Diamond good for?
Diamond is grown for grilling and roasting, seed saving, fresh slicing.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every eggplant variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Eggplant growing guide
- How to Plant Aubergines: Choosing Plants and Soil Temperature
- Training Aubergines to Three Stems and Keeping Them Cropping
- Cutting Aubergines Back in Midsummer for a Second Crop
- Aubergine Growing Calendar: Planting to the End of the Season
- Aubergine Problems: Wilts, Beetles and Hard, Dull Fruit
- When to Pick Aubergines and Why to Take the First One Early
- All 172 eggplant varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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